Hudson Valley local briefs, 7/18

MILLBROOK – The Fitch's Corner Horse Trials Weekend features a 250-horse competition, shopping, a collector car show and more on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at at 632 N. Mabbettsville Road. The public is welcome. The event is hosted by Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels.

The competition is a combined test of dressage, cross country jumping and stadium jumping with the same horse and rider combination in all three phases. The 250 riders will range from local competitors to members of the current USA Equestrian Team.

A highlight will be the competition for the Barbara Meyer Trophy to be awarded to the member of the Millbrook Pony Club with the highest points.

Fitch's Market will offer 60 shops with a wide range of products including fashions from Holland & Holland and tablewear from Lynn Chase Designs. There will also be French-made saddles from Devoucoux and trailers from Paul Congolese Trailer Sales.

On Sunday the Fitch's Corner Award will be presented to Nancy and David Hathaway for their support of the Millbrook community and equestrian sports.

Also on Sunday, the collector car exhibition and parade will feature 15 vintage cars, along with a demonstration by the Millbrook Hunt Hounds. The Fitch's Corner Weekend benefits the Millbrook Rescue Squad, the Emergency Medical Service of first responders who cover the largest territory in Northern Dutchess County.

Contact F. Kellogg at 845-677-3271 or fkellogg@fitchscorner.com

Free invasive weed walk scheduled

STONE RIDGE – Learn how to identify invasive weeds and how to properly dispose of them at a free Invasive Weed Walk on Saturdayon the SUNY Ulster Campus located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge at 10 a.m., rain or shine.

This event is part of the "Learning in the Garden" series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County's (CCEUC) Master Gardener Program.

Preregistration is suggested but not required. For more information, contact Master Gardener Coordinator, Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990, Ext. 335, or email dm282@cornell.edu.